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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was launched 6 months after the SZ-11 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm T400 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm T400

 SZ-11 Fujifilm T400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm T400 SZ-11 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T400 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the SZ-11.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and SZ-11.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T400 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $253